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Anxiety in Zurich

In and around Zurich, 3 therapists treat this complaint. Anxiety is a normal response to danger. It becomes a burden when it is excessive, very frequent or comes without reason and restricts daily life, for example with panic attacks, phobias or constant worry. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions and respond well to treatment.

methods
3
therapists nearby
3

Therascout does not diagnose. Have new, severe or persistent complaints checked by a doctor.

Illustration for Anxiety: anxious woman, hands in her hair

When to get help straight away

Get help straight away if:

  • First-time chest pain, breathlessness or racing heart: get checked at once or call 144 to rule out a heart problem
  • Thoughts of no longer wanting to live
  • The anxiety is so strong that you can no longer leave the house or work

In an emergency: 144

Thoughts of suicide or in crisis? Die Dargebotene Hand: 143 (English: 0800 143 000) · Young people: 147 · Emergency: 144

What you can do yourself

  • Exercise regularly

    Endurance exercise relieves tension and lowers background anxiety.

  • Breathe slowly

    Breathing out longer than in calms the body when anxiety rises.

  • Do not avoid

    Avoidance makes anxiety stronger. Face feared situations step by step.

Which therapies are used for anxiety?

Sorted by the state of research on anxiety and panic disorders. The rating shows how well the effect is supported, not whether it will help you.

What do the dots mean?
Established
recommended in guidelines, well studied
Partly supported
effect shown in studies, with limitations
Limited evidence
few or weak studies
Hardly studied
used, but hardly or not studied

The rating covers the research, not the therapist.

  • EstablishedBasic ins. (referral)

    Psychotherapy (CBT)

    Cognitive behavioural therapy is the first-line treatment for anxiety and panic disorders. Its effect is well established.

    Sources 1, 2

    2 therapists near you
  • Partly supportedSuppl. ins.

    Mindfulness training (MBSR)

    In a large trial, an 8-week mindfulness programme worked about as well as a common medication (escitalopram) for anxiety disorders.

    Source 3

    1 therapist near you
  • Limited evidenceSuppl. ins.

    Hypnotherapy

    Studies show less anxiety after hypnotherapy. The studies are mostly small and the evidence is limited.

    Source 4

    No therapists near you

Therapists may offer several methods, so they can be counted more than once.

As of October 2026 · How we rate

Therapists in and around Zurich

  • Portrait of Claudia Steiner, Psychotherapy in Zurich

    Claudia Steiner

    Demo

    Praxis Claudia Steiner

    • Zurich · 3.4 km
    • Languages: de
    PsychotherapyPsychological counselling
    Basic insurance (KVG)
    Price
    CHF 90–180
  • Portrait of Martina Brunner, Psychological counselling in Zurich

    Martina Brunner

    Demo

    Praxis Brunner

    • 4.8(4)
    • Zurich · 2.7 km
    • Languages: de
    • Online
    Psychological counsellingMindfulness training (MBSR)Coaching
    ASCA
    Price
    CHF 63–145
    Next appointment
    No new patients
  • Portrait of Patrick Roth, Nutrition counselling in Winterthur

    Patrick Roth

    Demo

    Ernährungsberatung Roth

    • 5.0(2)
    • Winterthur · 20 km
    • Languages: de · en
    Nutrition counsellingPsychotherapy
    Basic insurance (KVG)
    Price
    CHF 60–140

We show practices that list this complaint in their profile. How do we sort?

Costs and health insurance

Psychotherapy (CBT)
Basic insurance on a doctor's referral: 15 sessions, then another 15. Beyond 30 sessions the insurer must approve.
Mindfulness training (MBSR), Hypnotherapy
Usually supplementary insurance, if the therapist is recognised.
Your insurer
Each profile shows which insurers recognise the therapist.
Practice prices
See prices in each practice profile.
Recognitions explained →

Sources

  1. NICE CG113: Generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder in adults: management
  2. Hunot et al., Cochrane 2007: Psychological therapies for generalised anxiety disorder
  3. Hoge et al., JAMA Psychiatry 2023: Mindfulness-based stress reduction vs escitalopram for anxiety disorders
  4. Valentine et al., Int J Clin Exp Hypn 2019: The efficacy of hypnosis as a treatment for anxiety: a meta-analysis
  5. Die Dargebotene Hand: Phone 143, around the clock

Content as of October 2026. We review it every year.